David Garrett

@amalara.com

Patriotically antifascist. Also, technologist, game designer, and dad. He/him. Find my games at: https://amalara.com

@sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social Today I got another email begging for cash. That’s the only kind of communication I get from you. Dems need to lead with a vision, because the lack of one means “defend the status quo,” which is exactly what caused us to lose the White House.

Vaccines save lives. This is the FIRST time that ZERO cervical-cancer deaths have been recorded for this age group, and it’s thanks to the introduction of a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Yes, you read that correctly. ZERO.

Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study

The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before the age of 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed Thursday.

ctvnews.ca

As a game designer, I buy lots of books and adventures for research and inspiration. Alas, my shelf space is finite. So I’m regularly listing books in gently-used, like-new condition that you might be interested in! amalara.com/collections/...

From the Bookshelf

As a game designer, I purchase a lot of games for research and inspiration. Unfortunately, my bookcase has a finite amount of room, so I am offering some of the great games that I've backed on crowdfu...

amalara.com

As a game designer, I buy lots of books and adventures for research and inspiration. Alas, my shelf space is finite. So I’m regularly listing books in gently-used, like-new condition that you might be interested in! amalara.com/collections/...

From the Bookshelf

As a game designer, I purchase a lot of games for research and inspiration. Unfortunately, my bookcase has a finite amount of room, so I am offering some of the great games that I've backed on crowdfu...

amalara.com

Finished *House of Leaves* today. It might be the recency effect in action, but I'd put it as my current favorite novel. It is not without its flaws, but it embodies the idea that the journey *is* the destination better than any book I've ever read.

Four Pillars Gaming published hundred of AI-generated profiles over the past four months and when people asked to be taken down, they doubled down, defended their process, and refused. The ramifications of hallucinatory LLM "histories" threaten to erode truth and destroy the historical record.

AI-generated profiles of TTRPG designers ignite fury across social media

4 Pillars Gaming’s new website adds AI-generated slop to an already ephemeral online historical record.

rascal.news

As the child of two educators, I can't think of a more meaningful way for my TTRPG creations to be used than in the classroom. Read about how Dan Burkey adapted my game Super City and the VRBS system that powers it.

Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games@kyedrpg.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The latest #kyedrpg "Educator Story" is Dan Burkey. He's used TTRPGs in a variety of K-12 classrooms and content areas, including drama, STEAM, social studies, science and even AP French! Read his interview below! #EduSky #TTRPGsky

We are not fighting over policy or political party. We are fighting over whether we are going to be a civilization rooted in empathy and kindness—or cruelty and rage. Choose your side.

🚨 If you submitted a game to the No ICE In Minnesota charity bundle jam, please approve your submissions here itch.io/b/3484/no-ic... 🚨 All submissions unapproved by Febr 6 will be pruned so the bundle can start on time on Feb 9. Please share for visibility & tell your friends who joined the bundle